How to Calculate Denial Rate

How to Calculate Denial Rate

How to Calculate Denial Rate

The denial rate represents the percentage of claims denied by payers during a given period and quantifies the effectiveness of your revenue cycle management process. A low denial rate indicates a healthy cash flow. The industry average for denial rate is 5% to 10%, but the desirable rate would be below 5%.

To calculate your practice’s denial rate, add the total dollar amount of claims denied by payers within a given period and divide by the total dollar amount of claims submitted within the given period.

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